San Jose lost game one of the Western Conference Finals, just like they did in the last three WCF game ones they played in. I already wrote about why the Sharks should feel good about their effort despite the result, so let's dive into the areas the Sharks need to be better if they want to win this series.
The Sharks need more from Logan Couture
After thoroughly dominating the Nashville Predators in the second round of the playoffs, Couture played below his high standards in game one. At even strength he finished with a -5 corsi differential (nine for, 14 against) and he looked uncomfortable at times while trying to set up shop in the offensive end of the ice.